J.R. Smith Posts Heartfelt Message On Instagram With Throwback Photo Of Himself Kyle Lowry

The Eastern Conference Finals was more competitive and fun than many expected. The Cavs did not go 12-0 and sweep through the East and Toronto did not just lay down, instead choosing to fight.

The matchup featured two longtime friends in J.R. Smith and Kyle Lowry, whose roots date all the way back since they were 14.

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After defeating the Raptors, Smith posted a message to his friend on Instagram with a throwback photo of themselves.

First an foremost huge S/O to my brother @kyle_lowry7 since we were 14 has still been one of the most competitive people I've ever met. He'll of a season bro. Love you kid real talk! See you on the links.

A photo posted by JR Smith (@teamswish) on May 27, 2016 at 10:42pm PDT